Unified 154-Pound Champion Hurd & Top Contender Williams Square-Off Before Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Main Event This Saturday Night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia Live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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ARLINGTON, VA. (Mei 9, 2019) – Unified 154-pound world champion“Gierzwaluw” Jarrett Hurd en top contender Julian “J-Rock” Williams previewed their showdown at a final press conference on Thursday evening before they headline Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Also squaring-off at the press conference and stepping into the ring Saturday in action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT were unbeaten super lightweight contenderMario “El Azteca” Buurtenand Argentina’sJuan “De Pitbull” JoseVelasco, who meet in a 10-round fight, and middleweight contendersMatt Korobov en Immanuel Aleem, who battle in a 10-round attraction.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com).
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia:
JARRETT HURD
“This has been a great week. This is the homecoming I always wanted. It’s even better than I imagined and I can’t wait to step into the ring.
“You can tell a lot about a fighter when you see them in the lead up to a fight. Julian Williams looks confident and he looks ready. It’s going to be a classic on fight night.
“It’s been fun to have this support from the city and my hometown. It’s fueled me. The love and support motivated me in the gym to make sure I go out there and put on a show.
“I’m a big 154-pounder but I know how to cut the weight and get it off right. We’re still eating and we’ll be strong come fight night.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“I really don’t think too much about fighting in his hometown. I’ve fought on the road my whole career. I just focus on the fight, not what’s going on outside of the ring.
“We touched on a lot of different things in training camp. We left no stone unturned. It sounds cliché and I’ve never said this before, but this was the best camp I’ve ever had. I’m ready to go get this win.
“I just see a man over there. His crowd can’t fight for him. That’s all it’s going to be Saturday night.
“The jab is always a key. It’s the most important punch in boxing and it’s the key for me no matter who I fight. I always work with bigger guys in camp so the size is going to be nothing new.”
MARIO BARRIOS
“We focused on being explosive in training camp. Working with Virgil Hunter was great as always. This is a big opportunity and I’m excited to put on a great show for these fans.
“He’s a hungry fighter. That’s the main thing. He’s tasted defeat and he doesn’t want to again. I’m blocking his path. Op zaterdagavond, he’s not getting past me.
“I’m getting stronger and better every camp. There’s not too much to say, but I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring Saturday.”
JUAN JOSE VELASCO
“The fight against Regis Prograis was very tough and important for me. I want to be champion of the world and it showed me what I need to do to achieve that goal. I’m going to put what I learned on display Saturday.
“We’ve watched him and we know what he’s capable of doing. We know we have to be prepared to get this victory.”
MATT KOROBOV
“I took the fight against Jermall Charlo as a win because people know me better now and know where I stand in this division with my performance on short notice. I’m happy to be back and have this fight. My team did a great job preparing and we’ll be ready on Saturday night.”
IMMANUWEL ALEEM
“My trainer George Peterson has always stressed to train year round. We’re not part time fighters. I’m always in the gym working. When the fight comes, we’re always prepared.
“Korobov is another opponent who’s in my way to becoming a world champion. I’ve gotten some good work with southpaws to get ready for him and I feel fully prepared.
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ABOUT HURD VS. WILLIAMS Hurd vs.. Williams pits IBF and WBA 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd against top contender Julian Williams in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Mei 11 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Barrios battles Argentina’s Juan “De Pitbull” Jose Velasco in a 10-round fight and middleweight contender Matt Korobov clashes with Immanuwel Aleem in a 10-round bout as part of televised action beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans kunnen Live stream van de gevechten op de FOX Sports app, beschikbaar in het Engels of Spaans via de FOX, FS1 of FOX Deportes feeds. De gevechten zijn beschikbaar op het bureaublad aan FOXSports.com en via de app store, of aangesloten apparaten, waaronder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One en Roku.
American Champion Wilder Fights To Join Hall Of Fame Heavyweights Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson And More As Only The 10thHeavyweight In History With Nine Or More Successful Consecutive Title Defenses
Zaterdag, Mei 18 Against Top Contender Dominic Breazeale Live on SHOWTIME® van Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN (Mei 8, 2019) – When WBC Heavyweight World ChampionDeontay “De Bronzen Bomber” Wilder defends his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Moeite” Breazeale op zaterdag, Mei 18, he will not only seek to continue his run as the only American heavyweight champion, but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that came before him.
In an event taking place live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, Wilder will attempt to defend his WBC title for the ninth time since first capturing the belt in January 2015. Wilder’s triumph marked the return of heavyweight prizefighting in America and the end of an eight-year drought without an American heavyweight world champion, the longest in the history of the sport.
“There has been a long line of great American heavyweight champions who represented our country with pride, strength and honor in the ring,” Said Wilder. “I take the responsibility very seriously to pick up where they left off and continue to show every young fighter who looks up to me, that they one day can be the heavyweight champion of the world.
“I’m a champion of the world, but I represent for the entire country and everyone in it,” Said Wilder. “I’ve fought challengers from all around the world, knowing in my mind how important it was to keep this title in the U.S.
If successful on May 18, Wilder will become just the 10thfighter in the more than 135-year history of heavyweight boxing to make nine or more consecutive successful heavyweight title defenses. Wilder would join an impressive list of Hall of Famers who dominated the sport during their reign – Tommy Burns, Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. *Notitie: number of title defenses listed beloin
“Fighters like Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and more have paved the way for me,” Said Wilder. “Nu ga ik om te nemen wat ze begonnen en zorg ervoor dat de zwaargewicht wereldkampioenschap blijft in Amerika voor een lange tijd.”
successen Wilder in de ring hebben hem gezien omhoogschieten naar de aard van de erkenning dat de zwaargewicht kampioenen door de geschiedenis heen hebben vergaard. In 2018 hij werd gerangschikt 34 op ESPN's “Wereld Fame 100” lijst, de bovenste plek van elke bokser in de wereld.
“Omdat de zwaargewicht kampioen en het houden van die titel op de Amerikaanse sport-landschap is een enorme deal,” Said Wilder. “Er was een tijd waarin die persoon werd ook bekend als de president. Ik ga houden het verlaten van een pad van vernietiging binnen de ring, zodat iedereen weet dat ik het een naam en een gezicht van de zwaargewicht divisie.”
Lijst van vechters met negen opeenvolgende zwaargewicht titel verdedigingen (behorend): 1.) Tommy Burns (11) 2.) Joe Louis (25) 3.) Joe Frazier (negen) 4.) Muhammad Ali (negen eerste run, 10 in tweede regeerperiode) 5.) Larry Holmes (20) 6.) Mike Tyson (negen eerste run) 7.) Lennox Lewis (negen tweede run) 8.) Vitali Klitschko (11 in de tweede run) 9.) Wladimir Klitschko (18 in de tweede run)
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OVER WILDER VS. Breazeale Wilder vs. Breazeale is kopte door wereldkampioen zwaargewicht Deontay Wilder verdediging van zijn WBC titel tegen top contender Dominic Breazeale zaterdag, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing® begint 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en functies WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. zijn titel verdedigen tegen de voormalige wereldkampioen Kiko Martínez, plus ongeslagen super lichtgewicht mededinger Juan HERALDEZ kwadratuur-off tegen voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez in een 10-round aantrekking.
Tickets voor dit evenement BombZquad kan worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com. Tickets kunnen ook worden gekocht bij de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Heraldez vs. Mendez strijd is mede worden bevorderd met Mayweather Promotions.
Eimantas Stanionis gedwongen zich terug te trekken uit een eerder geplande wedstrijd vanwege handletsel
PBC voorspelt FS2 & FOX deporteert om de Puerto Ricaanse Olympiër Carlos Negron te laten vechten tegen Daniel Martz in zwaargewicht actie, Cruiserweight Showdown tussen ongeslagen Efe Apochi & Earl Newman & Weltergewicht prospect Amon Rashidi stapt de ring in – 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. PT
BILOXI, MEVROUW. (Mei 6, 2019) – Licht zwaargewicht mededinger Ahmed Elbiali zullen strijden Marlos Simões in een confrontatie van 10 ronden als onderdeel van Premier Boxing Champions op FS1 en FOX Deportes-actie zaterdag, Mei 25 van Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Elbiali zal het eerder geplande gevecht met Eimantas Stanionis vervangen, omdat Stanionis zich moest terugtrekken vanwege een handblessure opgelopen tijdens de training.
PBC op FS1 en FOX Deportes begint bij 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT en is kopte door voormalig super kampioen weltergewicht Austin “Geen Twijfel” Forel terug te keren naar de ring op de voormalige titel uitdager te nemen Terrell Gausha in een 10-round super weltergewicht strijd.
PBC-prelims op FS2 en FOX Deportes beginnen om 6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. PT en de kop van de Puerto Ricaanse Olympiër Carlos Negron nemen Daniel Martz in een zwaargewichtwedstrijd van acht of tien ronden en een topprospect Amon Rashidi concurreren in een weltergewicht attractie van vier of zes ronden. Prelims zullen ook als ongeslagen in de openingswedstrijd voorkomen Efe Apochi stapt in tegen Earl Newman voor een matchup van acht ronden.
Tickets voor het evenement, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en kunnen worden gekocht bij het Beau Rivage Theater box office en via Ticketmaster.
De 28-jarige Elbiali (18-1, 15 KO) komt uit een spannende derde ronde knock-out overwinning op Allan Green op Jan.. 13 op FS1. Elbiali, een Egyptisch-Amerikaanse die in Miami woont, Florida, sloeg Green in alle drie de rondes neer voordat hij de overwinning behaalde. Het was zijn tweede overwinning op rij door knock-out – de andere kwam afgelopen juni tegen Zoltan Sera 10 – sinds hij het eerste gevecht van zijn carrière verloor tegen voormalig wereldkampioen Jean Pascal in 2017. Simões (13-1-2, 5 KO) komt een onderbreking van de overwinning op Jefferson Luis De Sousa in december. De 30-jarige Curitiba, Parana, Brazilië leed afgelopen juni het enige verlies uit zijn loopbaan tegen Manuel Ceballos.
Na het vertegenwoordigen van zijn geboorteland Puerto Rico op de 2008 Olympische Spelen, Negron (20-2, 16 KO) was ongeslagen in zijn eerste 13 pro gevechten. Nu woonachtig in Miami, de 32-jarige had een winning streak van zeven gevechten voordat hij in december verloor van Dominic Breazeale op FOX. Hij zal proberen terug te stuiteren in de zijne 2019 debuut op mei 25. Negron zal het opnemen tegen Clarksburg, Martz van West Virginia (18-6-1, 15 KO), wie aan deze wedstrijd meedoet, is de winnaar van zijn laatste twee en drie van zijn laatste vier wedstrijden. De 28-jarige verloor in december van Luis Ortiz 2017 op FS1.
Rashidi (6-0, 4 KO), die werd geboren in Dallas, Texas en woont nu in Desoto, komt uit een spannende TKO-overwinning op Gabriel Gutierrez bij AT&T Stadium op maart 16. De 26-jarige is ongeslagen sinds hij prof is geworden 2015 en heeft knock-outs gescoord in drie van zijn laatste vier gevechten.
Een ervaren amateur uit Nigeria, Apochi (7-0, 7 KO) werd een professional in de VS.. in 2017 en heeft sindsdien in elk gevecht knock-outs behaald. De 31-jarige traint in Houston en scoorde nog eens vier knock-outs 2018 voordat hij zijn 2019 debuut in februari en het stoppen van Raymond Ochieng.
Een voormalig kampioen van de gouden handschoenen in New York, Newman (10-1-1, 7 KO) zal proberen te herstellen van een beslissingsverlies tegen Lionell Thompson dat kwam na het vechten tegen Paul Parker om een gelijkspel op FS1 in 2017. De 27-jarige uit Brooklyn was ongeslagen in zijn eerste 10 pro-gevechten na het inschakelen van een professional 2014.
In actie die niet op televisie wordt uitgezonden, Ghanese super middengewicht Habib Ahmed (26-1-1, 18 KO) ontmoet Colombia's Juan De Engel (21-10-1, 19 KO) in een acht ronde Bout, Orlando'sAntonio Tarver, Jr. (5-0, 4 KO) vecht Milwaukee's Thomas Hill (8-2, 1 KO) in een acht ronde middengewicht wedstrijd en Burlington, North Carolina weltergewicht Willie Jones (7-1, 4 KO) neemt Garden Grove over, Californië Lucas Santa Maria (9-1, 7 KO) in een attractie van acht ronden.
Ook in actie zijn de ongeslagen Atlanta Light Heavyweight Brandon Glanton (8-0, 7 KO) in een wedstrijd van zes ronden en Chicago's Shawn Simpson (9-0, 3 KO) op zoek om zijn ongeslagen streak levend te houden in een zes of acht ronden bantamgewicht gevecht. Een duo van ongeslagen Dallas, Texas boksers strijden in verschillende periodes als Burley Brooks (2-0, 2 KO) vecht in een super middengewicht wedstrijd van vier ronden en Fernando Garcia (12-0, 7 KO) vecht in een vedergewicht gevecht van acht ronden.
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Super Welterweight Champion Tony Harrison & Former Champion Jermell Charlo Set to Meet in Highly Anticipated Rematch Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Sunday, Juni 23 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
Former World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Battles Exciting Brawler Julio Ceja in Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator –
Televisie dekking begint bij 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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LAS VEGAS (Mei 2, 2019) – WBC Super Welterweight ChampionTony “Superbad” Harrisonand former super welterweight championJermell Charlo will step into the ring for a highly anticipated rematch live in primetime Sunday, Juni 23 in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features former world championBill “El Chacal” Rigondeaux taking on exciting Mexican contenderJuli Ceja in a WBC Super Bantamweight world title eliminator.
Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.
Harrison and Charlo’s first encounter took place live on FOX in December as Harrison earned the decision and upset Charlo to earn the title. The close nature of the bout helped warrant an immediate rematch that promises to be just as highly charged and dramatic.
“Tony Harrison and Jermell Charlo showed off their elite talent to the world in their first bout and I anticipate an even more explosive showdown in the rematch on June 23,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Harrison will no doubt be at his very best again as he looks to establish himself in the championship ranks. Jermell Charlo is certainly more motivated than ever to reclaim his spot atop the 154-pound division. Fans tuning in on FOX and FOX Deportes in primetime and in attendance at Mandalay Bay Events Center are in for an action-packed Sunday night.”
Harrison (28-2, 21 KO) has proven to be “Detroit tough” during a boxing career inspired by early years trained and managed by the late Emanuel Steward. He had to climb back into title contention twice before reaching the top with his unanimous decision victory over Charlo last December.
Harrison was on track for a title shot before suffering the first loss of his career in 2015 to Willie Nelson. After three-straight wins, he earned a shot at the vacant 154-pound title against Jarrett Hurd. Although Harrison had strong moments in the fight, he eventually lost to Hurd and was forced to again climb to the top. After another three victories, including a win over former champion Ishe Smith, Harrison took advantage of his second world title opportunity against Charlo.
“Being a world champion now, I’m excited to defend my title for the first time in this rematch that everyone is looking forward to,” Said Harrison. “I think there’s actually more pressure on Charlo, just like last time. It’s just a blessing for me to be fighting on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, Juni 23. Everyone is going to be tuned-in to this fight and we’re going to bring the action to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the capital of the boxing world. I plan on doing the exact same thing to Jermell that I did in December. I’m going to get the win, and then I don’t want to hear any more crying or excuses.”
The 28-year-old Charlo (31-1, 15 KO) suffered the first setback of his career with the close unanimous decision loss to Harrison. Uitvechten van Houston, Texas, Charlo won the vacant WBC title with a devastating knockout victory over John Jackson in 2016. He made three successful defenses of the title with highlight-reel knockouts over Charles Hatley and Erickson Lubin, plus a majority decision win over former champion Austin Trout.
Charlo is trained in Dallas by Derrick James, who was recognized as the 2017 Trainer of the Year by Yahoo Sports and also works with welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. Charlo is one-minute younger than his identical twin brother, Jermall, who is the WBC interim middleweight champion and a former 154-pound champion.
“I am in a ruthless state of mind. I am upset and this upcoming fight, I am going to give it 110 procent,” Said Charlo. “I am way hungrier now than I was before. I am not desperate for a win because I know how to win. The judges gave me a bad decision because I didn’t get the knockout, but you don’t have to knock everybody out to beat them. He knows he didn’t beat me. He knows exactly what happened. He knows he can’t beat me. If I have to go in there and prove it again, I will.”
Rigondeaux (18-1, 12 KO) will look to show off the masterful technical skills that made him a unified world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list when he steps into the ring on June 23. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko. The 38-year-old most recently knocked out Giovanni Delgado in January on FS1.
Fighting out of Tlalnepantla, Mexico, Wenkbrauw (32-3, 28 KO) won an interim world title at super bantamweight in 2015 by stopping Hugo Ruiz in the fifth-round. The 26-year-old would lose the full title to Ruiz in their rematch in 2016, but has won two of three fights since, including a knockout of Anselmo Moreno.
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“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore. I’m going to make him retire,” – Heraldez
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Heraldez Battles Former Champion Argenis Mendez Saturday, Mei 18 on Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live on SHOWTIME® van Barclays Center in Brooklyn & Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (Mei 2, 2019) – Ongeslagen super lichtgewicht mededinger Juan Heraldez is looking to make a statement when he takes on former world championArgenis Mendezin a 10-round showdown Saturday, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore,” said Heraldez. “I’m going to make him retire. My goal on fight night is to win and show out for my Mexican fans in New York.”
Heraldez, die traint uit de Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas met coach Otis Pimpleton, maakte zijn 2019 debuut in februari door het uitspelen van Eddie Ramirez in de zevende ronde van hun super lichtgewicht strijd. Mendez is weer een stap omhoog in competitie voor de 28-jarige.
“Op papier is hij de zwaarste vechter die ik heb geconfronteerd,” said Heraldez. “Ik keek slechts enkele van zijn strijd tegen Ramirez, maar als een voormalig wereldkampioen, Het betekent dat hij iets goed doet. Ik denk niet dat hij iets beter doet dan mij en ik ben op zoek om te laten zien op Fight Night.”
Dit zal eerste gevecht Heraldez op Showtime, geven hem een kans om te schitteren op een groot podium in de aanloop naar de Deontay Wilder zwaargewicht wereldtitel verdediging tegen Dominic Breazeale in het main event. voor Heraldez, he sees this is an opportunity to display what he’s already being doing in the ring for years.
“I’m excited to be able to show off what I’ve always been able to do,” said Heraldez. “It’s going to be no surprise to the people around me who know what I’m capable of. It’s another stage with more people watching, but the ring and everything else stays the same.
“A fight like this adds more motivation for my future because I want to keep changing the lives of my family. Beetje bij beetje, win by win and fight by fight, I can accomplish that. That’s where my motivation comes from.”
A Las Vegas-native who is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez gelooft dat hij klaar is voor een wereld titel schot en weet dat Argenis Mendez is op dit moment in zijn weg naar het krijgen van die felbegeerde kans.
“Als de titel gevecht is er nadat ik sloeg Mendez, Ik ben het nemen van het,” said Heraldez. “Dat is een van de uiteindelijke doelen en iets wat ik heb voorbereid voor mijn hele carrière. Ik ga om te blijven trainen hard als ik altijd doe om op mijn best tegen Mendez. Ik ga een geweldige prestatie mei hebben 18 en zij zullen niet in staat zijn om mijn plaats te ontkennen in deze divisie.”
Tickets voor dit evenement BombZquad kan worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com. Tickets kunnen ook worden gekocht bij de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Heraldez vs. Mendez strijd is mede worden bevorderd met Mayweather Promotions.
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OVER WILDER VS. Breazeale Wilder vs. Breazeale is kopte door wereldkampioen zwaargewicht Deontay Wilder verdediging van zijn WBC titel tegen top contender Dominic Breazeale zaterdag, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing® begint 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT en functies WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. zijn titel verdedigen tegen de voormalige wereldkampioen Kiko Martínez, plus ongeslagen super lichtgewicht mededinger Juan HERALDEZ kwadratuur-off tegen voormalig wereldkampioen Argenis Mendez in een 10-round aantrekking.
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LAS VEGAS – April 27, 2019 – Robert Pasen Jr. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 Barthelemy, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
De switch raken Cubaanse Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 KO), die defensief gevochten voor het grootste deel van de strijd, overgezet naar southpaw vooral in de derde. meest effectieve stoten de eerste twee-divisie wereldkampioen leek te body shots uit de southpaw houding te zijn, terwijl Pasen (21-1-1, 14 KO) was op zijn best wanneer hij tegengegaan met zijn rechterhand.
Omdat de 12-round affaire vorderde, de hoeken van beide vechters – Robert Pasen Sr. en de voormalige Cubaanse kampioen Joel Casamayor – smeekte hun pugilists om hun productie te weinig resultaat te verhogen. Geen van beide vechter landde 10 stoten één round, en terwijl Pasen was iets actiever ze gecombineerd om gewoon te gooien 743 stoten. Zij combineerden om gewoon te landen 106 totaal stoten.
“Ik denk dat ik heb genoeg om deze strijd te winnen, maar de rechters zagen het anders,” Said Pasen, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
Barthelemy, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. I won the fight. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, winning via unanimous decision 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. De Oekraïener, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, het werpen 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 KO) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
Na het gevecht, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Terence) Crawford, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
Na het gevecht, Postol, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. Ik ben 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
In de opening aanval van de uitzending, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Ajagba (10-0, 9 KO) was aggressive from the outset, het gooien van bijna 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combo, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Wallisch (19-2, 12 KO) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, die landde 43 procent van zijn power shots. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (Shields). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIALE EDITIE zaterdag, April 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, April 27 Live op Showtime® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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LAS VEGAS (April 23, 2019) – Voormalig twee-divisie wereldkampioen Rances Barthelemy and France’sMohamed Mimounecontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, April 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Tickets voor het evenement, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, kunnen worden gekocht bij www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
Rances Barthélemy
“Het belangrijkste ding voor mij om terug te keren naar de top, is om terug te keren naar mijn roots. Het is over het gebruik van wat maakte me een kampioen en het krijgen van terug naar die. We zijn terug gegaan naar onze Cubaanse roots in training met Joel Casamayor en liet enige afleiding achter. U zult dat allemaal zien in mijn prestaties op zaterdagavond.
“Pasen en ik zijn zowel op de weg naar de verlossing komt uit onze eerste nederlagen. Ik verwacht hetzelfde Robert Pasen Jr. dat ik op tape heb gezien. Hij komt naar voren en probeert het uit te vechten. Er is niets overdreven indrukwekkend over hem voor mij.
“Ik ben klaar voor wat Robert Pasen Jr. wil. Als hij wil een oorlog, zullen we een oorlog hebben. Iedereen weet dat ik heb nog nooit een back omlaag, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Yan, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“Ik ben erg enthousiast voor deze kans. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aShowtime Boxing: SPECIALE EDITIE Zaterdag, April 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Heavyweight Contender Andy Ruiz Jr. Defeats Alexander Dimitrenko By TKO After Round Five & Unbeaten Brandon Figueroa Stops Yonfrez Parejo After Eight Rounds to Capture Interim 122-Pound Title
PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 & FOX Deportes Features Victories for Jeison Rosario & Alfredo Angulo, Plus Still Unbeaten Prospects Karlos Balderas, Omar Juarez & Rolando Romero
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CARSON, CALIF. (April 20, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia (35-2, 21 KO) gedaald Adrian Granados (20-7-2, 14 KO) three times before stopping him in round seven Saturday night in a welterweight showdown that headlined Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
“I’ve said it before, when Danny Garcia is at his best, nobody can beat him,” Said Garcia. “I had gotten a little comfortable in the past, but I put my 110 percent into this fight and when I do, I beat everyone.”
Garcia got his offense started early, deflecting a right hand from Granados in round two and throwing a perfect left hook counter that dropped Granados for the first time in the fight. Granados continued to push and tried to change the tide, but an overhand right at the end of an exchange by Garcia sent Granados down for the second time in round two.
“It felt good landing that big left hook,” Said Garcia. “I was proud of my performance. I thought I did a great job tonight.”
“He was very sharp in the exchanges,” said Granados. “That’s where he was catching me. I knew that’s what I had to avoid. But the toughness in me is always ready to go. I was willing to engage.”
Granados tried to find ways to slow Garcia’s momentum, but while trying to crowd Garcia he was too often caught with power punches on the inside. Round four saw Granados begin to bleed heavily from the nose and in round five Granados was dropped for the third time, this time from a combination Garcia delivered while he had Granados on the ropes.
“The way to make a statement tonight was to stop him,” Said Garcia. “The game plan was to break him down. I have too many tools. I couldn’t let him hang around with me.
“He wanted to get closer to me and make it a dogfight. But I surprised him when I stood with him and banged to the body. Then I started making him miss and that’s when I stopped him.”
In round seven, Garcia landed 48% of his power punches according to CompuBox, and after buzzing him several times, unleashed a flurry while Granados was on the ropes that forced referee Thomas Taylor to stop the bout 1:33 in de zevende ronde.
“He caught me with some good shots but I really thought I was fine,” said Granados. “I think the referee was a little over-protective. I had a plan to go the whole fight and they stopped me on my feet. I was still catching him with shots. I was still dangerous and looking for a big shot to change the fight. The referee had to do his job though and I understand it.”
Met de overwinning, Garcia will look for more big fights with fellow elite welterweights.
“I hope I didn’t scare Manny Pacquiao away,” Said Garcia. “I’d love a rematch with Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman, or a fight with Errol Spence Jr. Ik ben terug!” The co-main event featured heavyweight contender and Southern California fan-favoriteAndy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 KO) scoring a TKO victory overAlexander Dimitrenko(41-5, 26 KO) after five rounds of action in their heavyweight showdown.
Ruiz flashed the exceptional hand speed that has defined his career, landing hard combinations to the head and body of the taller Dimitrenko. Ruiz stalked Dimitrenko, controlling the center of the ring and picking his spots to unload.
“He started slowing down and I could see the face he made when I hit him with body shots,” said Ruiz. “I just stayed disciplined and focused. I couldn’t get too anxious. I just wanted to break him down until the tree fell down.”
Dimitrenko tried to use his jab to keep Ruiz at bay and was able to cause a welt under Ruiz’s right eye as the early rounds went on. It was not enough to keep Ruiz from coming forward and in round five he began to pile up the punishment, punctuated with hard right hooks that snapped Dimitrenko’s head back.
“We worked on slipping his right hand and coming back with my own,” said Ruiz. “I missed with a few of them but I stayed busy. I focused on just getting the job done.”
Na de vijfde ronde, and on the advice of Dimitrenko’s corner, referee Ray Corona stopped the bout before round six could commence. Ruiz was comfortably ahead on all three scorecards and set his sights on another top heavyweight contender for his possible next opponent.
“For my next fight there’s somebody like me, a chubby exciting fighter I want,” said Ruiz. “Adam Kownacki I’m ready, let’s do this.”
The opening bout on FOX saw unbeaten top contenderBrandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa (19-0, 14 KO) earn the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title by stoppingYonfrez Parejo(22-4-1, 11 KO) after eight rounds of action. Parejo did not answer the bell for round nine, forcing referee Jerry Cantu to stop the bout while Parejo was in the corner.
“This is an amazing feeling and a dream come true,” Said Figueroa. “I can’t wait for what’s coming next.I thought I was going to finish him the next round. He had lasted pretty well but once I put the pressure up to another level, I knew he wouldn’t be able to continue.”
The 22-year-old Figueroa used his signature pressure early and often, walking through effective shots Parejo landed in the early rounds to establish his position in the fight. Parejo had success landing hooks while Figueroa was exposed on the inside, but was unable to avoid the return fire, especially the body shots that eventually led to the end of the fight.
“He threw a lot of strong shots to the body and I felt my legs go at the end of the last round,” said Parejo.”He’s very strong but sometimes flat-footed and I was trying to take advantage of that. He was too strong tonight.”
Figueroa began to throw even more combinations in the late rounds, nullifying the offense that Parejo was trying to get going. His most prolific rounds were rounds four and five, where he landed 31 en 41 power punches respectively. After a one-sided round eight where Figueroa out landed Parejo 33 naar 15, it had become clear that Parejo didn’t have enough on his punches to stop the onslaught. The referee stopped the bout after consulting with Parejo before the start of the ninth round, officially giving Figueroa the victory.
“My conditioning was amazing and I felt strong every round,” Said Figueroa. “I’m next in line and I’m ready for anyone.”
After the card on FOX, PBC Fight Night Extra on FS1 and FOX Deportes was headlined byJeison Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KO) winning a split-decision overJorge Cota (28-3, 25 KO) door scores van 97-93 for Cota and 96-94 en 97-93 for Rosario in a 10-round super welterweight bout
The FS1 portion kicked off with highly-touted prospectRolando “Rollie” Romero (9-0, 8 KO) uitspelen van Andres Figueroa(9-5, 5 KO) 1:27 into round four of their lightweight fight. Rising unbeaten and 2016 U.S. Olympiër Karlos Balderas(8-0, 7 KO) remained perfect by stoppingLuis May(21-14-1, 8 KO) bij 1:07 of round four in their lightweight battle and super lightweight prospectOmar Juarez (3-0, 1 KO)earned a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 tweemaal en 39-37 after four rounds againstDwayne Bonds(3-2-1, 1 KO).
WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioen Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Against Former Champion Kiko Martinez In Co-Feature To Wilder vs. Breazeale Saturday, Mei 18 Live op Showtime®
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Juan Heraldez Takes On Former Champion Argenis Mendez in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Opener from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
BROOKLYN(April 19, 2019) – WBC vedergewicht wereldkampioenGary Russell Jr.zal zijn titel verdedigen tegen de voormalige wereldkampioenKiko Martinezin the co-feature to Wilder vs. Breazeale on Saturday, Mei 18 live op Showtime van Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™, en gepresenteerd door Premier Boxing Champions.
Showtime Championship Boxing® begint 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will also feature unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heraldezkwadratuur-off tegen voormalig wereldkampioenArgenis Mendezin een 10-round aantrekking. The event is headlined by WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “De Bronzen Bomber” Wilderas he makes the ninth defense of his title against mandatory challengerDominic “Moeite” Breazeale.
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and he’ll look to stake his spot atop the featherweight division on May 18 against the always exciting former champion Kiko Martinez,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “The event will also feature a battle between a rising contender in the 140-pound division in Juan Heraldez going up against one of the division’s toughest and most active contenders in Argenis Mendez. This is truly going to be an electric night leading up to heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder in the main event.”
“Preceding the night’s main attraction will be Gary Russell Jr. defending his title against a tough and experienced Kiko Martinez, making for a battle that is sure to bring excitement to the fans, plus Mayweather Promotions’ young prospect Juan Heraldez will open the telecast looking to put on a show, as he continues to elevate his career to new heights,” aldus Leonard Ellerbe, CEO van Mayweather Promotions. “I’m confident that he will execute his game plan impressively and showcase his talent against a seasoned and tested Argenis Mendez, who has been in the ring with some of the top guys in the super lightweight division. The fans at Barclays and those tuning in on SHOWTIME will see a night of non-stop action come May 18.”
Tickets voor dit evenement BombZquad kan worden gekocht bijticketmaster.comenbarclayscenter.com, Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP. De Heraldez vs. Mendez strijd is mede worden bevorderd met Mayweather Promotions.
The 30-year-old Russell (29-1, 17 KO), who was born in Washington, D.C. and now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland, will make the fourth defense of his featherweight world title on May 18 and his second career appearance at Barclays Center. Russell won his title by knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in 2015. After stopping Patrick Hyland and Oscar Escandon, he most recently defeated previously unbeaten Joseph Diaz Jr. last May. Russell, who is trained by his father, Gary, Sr., is part of a boxing family. Two of his younger brothers, Gary Antonio and Gary Antuanne, are currently unbeaten professionals.
“I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with,” said Russell. “I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. Op mei 18 you should expect to see excitement, slagkracht, hand snelheid, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.”
A native of Comunidad Valenciana, Spanje, Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KO) has faced the best names in and around the featherweight division throughout his career. He won a super bantamweight world title in 2013 by stopping Jhonatan Romero and has faced the likes of Leo Santa Cruz, Carl Frampton, Josh Warrington and Scott Quigg. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last four contests, including most recently defeating Marc Vidal for a European featherweight title in October.
“I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18,” Said Martinez. “Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50thfight with a new world title.”
The undefeated Heraldez(16-0, 10 KO) continued to rise up the rankings in 2019 when he knocked out Eddie Ramirez in their February showdown. The 28-year-old from Las Vegas earned a decision victory over Kevin Watts and a stoppage of Maynard Allison in 2018. That followed up a unanimous decision victory over then unbeaten prospect Jose Miguel Borrego in his first 10-round bout in August 2017 over de Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.
“I’m one of the best super lightweights in the world and I’m going to show it again on May 18,” said Heraldez. “They keep lining them up and I’ll keep knocking them down. Mendez is good, veteran opposition, but I’m going to show I’m on a different level. This is a great opportunity to once again perform on a big stage and I’m going to take full advantage and steal the show.”
Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KO) most recently fought to a competitive split-draw against Anthony Peterson in March, running his unbeaten streak up to three fights. The 32-year-old defeated Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach in back-to-back fights after losses to Robert Easter Jr. and Luke Campbell. Originally from San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic and now living in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mendez won the IBF super featherweight title with a knockout victory over Juan Carlos Salgado in 2013.
“This fight is do or die for me to become champion again,” said Mendez. “Anthony Peterson ran from me in our fight in March, so if Heraldez does that on May 18, I will be better prepared. If he stands and fights with me, I feel strongly that I will dominate him and make a statement to everyone that I’m an elite 140-pound fighter.”
Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Contender Granados in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Sports Main Event This Saturday Night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië – 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
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SANTA MONICA, ZOALS. (April 17, 2019) – Former two-division championDanny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia and welterweight contenderAdrian Granados took part in a media workout Wednesday as they near their main event showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californië.
The workout also featured heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. en Alexander Dimitrenko, who meet in a 10-round bout, and unbeaten contenderBrandon Figueroa, who faces Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that kicks off the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, zijn nu te koop. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. naar 6:00 p.m.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Churchill Boxing Club in Santa Monica:
DANNY GARCIA
“I fought in this arena when I was 6-0 so it’s exciting to be back. I also won the welterweight title against Robert Guerrero in Los Angeles. L.A. has always been good to me. There’s a great atmosphere and I love fighting here.
“Ik ben er klaar voor iedereen, but I’m also not looking past Granados. Aan het einde van de dag, I have to focus on Saturday night. I have to get this victory.
“There’s a lot at stake, so I know Granados will be ready. I trained hard and I think I’m in the best shape of my life. I think I’m in better shape now than my last two fights. I can’t wait to show it on Saturday night.
“You watch Danny Garcia fights you know I’m always swinging trying to knock people out. Expect another can’t-miss fight on Saturday.
“I know what Granados brings to the table, but I believe in my skills and the hard work we put into camp. The plan is of course to get a knockout and look spectacular, but I’m more than ready to go 12 harde rondes.”
ADRIAN GRANADOS
“This is a classic in a making. We’re going to put on a show. Ik voel me geweldig. We’ve closed out camp just right and we’re ready to rock and roll on Saturday.
“There are a lot of challenges in this fight. I have to go out there to dominate and take the fight away from him. Danny is a great fighter and there’s a reason he’s a big name in the sport. This is an opportunity that I’m going to take advantage of.
“I wasn’t surprised that Shawn Porter said I was a tougher fight than Danny Garcia. I watched both fights and you could see at the end that I had Shawn running for survival. He did what he had to do to escape, but for this fight I’m taking it out of anybody else’s hands.
“I don’t think Danny is looking past me, but I know he has bigger plans. I’m here to interrupt those plans. I have my own plans. I’m going to catapult myself to where I belong and where I should have always been.
“My parents worked so hard to put me on the right path. I got involved with sports as a kid and never looked back. I always stayed focus on my sports and studies. The temptations were there in Chicago. I stayed true to myself and now I’m in a place where a lot of people look up to me. If I win on Saturday it can show that anything is possible.”
ANDY RUIZ JR.
“This is going to be my fourth fight at this venue. I’ve gotten a knockout every time, so I think it’s a good luck arena for me. I’ve had setbacks, but I’m ready for my comeback.
“I’ve been training hard for this fight to make a statement. I’m excited to get this win and do it emphatically.
“Dimitrenko is a veteran fighter and I know I can’t take him lightly. We’re going to be ready and may the best man win. I’m ready to take on all challengers.
“I just need to stay loose and let my hands go. I’m going to show the kind of fighter that I am. My speed and the way I use the ring will be a key.
“I’ve watched Dimitrenko’s fights, and I know I just have to do what I have to do. I think it’s harder for him to fight a smaller guy like me, especially one with speed and who throws combinations.”
ALEXANDER DIMITRENKO
“This is an important fight for me and I’m here to win. This is nothing new to me. My job is to come here put on a great performance. I’ve been a pro for a long time and I’m ready for Saturday.
“I have more experience in big fights than Ruiz. I’m going to give my best in this fight. There’s no pressure on me and I’m feeling relaxed and ready for war.
“My last fight against Bryant Jennings ended with a bad stoppage and I’m looking to erase that memory. A win on Saturday is important to me and I’m not looking past it. I have to do my job and we’ll see what happens after that.
“This is my first time in Los Angeles, I’ve gotten to enjoy the weather a little bit but it’s all business. I’m focused on fighting on Saturday, that’s been the goal all camp and we’re leading up to a great show on Saturday.”
BRANDON FIGUEROA
“This is a moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid. The opportunity is here, I’m ready and I can’t wait to take it.
“I had a really good training camp. My body is ready physically and mentally. I know that Parejo is a really good fighter who’s going to try to box me. I feel like once I put the pressure on him, I’m going to be able to dominate him.
“I think Parejo has weaknesses on his inside game, which is something I’m really good at. I feel like for my past few fights I’ve used that to dominate my opponents.
“Dit is mijn tijd om te schitteren. I had a really good training camp and I’m here to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m only 22-years-old and I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at right now.”
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ABOUT GARCIA VS. GRANADOS Garcia vs. Granados will see former two-division world champion Danny “Gierzwaluw” Garcia battling rugged veteran Adrian Granados in a 12-round welterweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, April 20 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center, in Carson, Californië.
Heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. takes on Alexander Dimitrenko in a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contender Brandon Figueroa battles Venezuela’s Yonfrez Parejo in a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title that opens the primetime FOX broadcast that begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Fans kunnen Live stream van de gevechten op de FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. De gevechten zijn beschikbaar op het bureaublad aan FOXSports.com en via de app store, of aangesloten apparaten, waaronder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One en Roku.
